When considering whether or not to steal a car, Fairlane thinks, "Stealing is good for the owner who will be able to collect insurance but bad for the insurance company because it has to pay. On the other hand, stealing provides a useful service for the police on the street because it gives them something to do, but it's bad for police at the station because if I am caught, they will have a lot of paperwork to complete." Fairlane's multiple perspective approach is best classified as being at the _____ level of moral development.

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Fairlane's reasoning reflects a postconventional level of moral development, where moral reasoning is based on abstract principles and the consideration of multiple perspectives, rather than adherence to rules or expectations.

When Considering Whether or Not to Steal a Car, Fairlane